Love's Labors by Sheila Cowley

Charlie's done everything his father said would make him a good man - work hard, get married, raise a family. Jack's a doctor and almost a hermit, since his longtime partner left town. When their work lives connect, Charlie has to face fears and desires he's been struggling against all his life. Fathers, sons and masculinity, an exploration of how life resonates throughout a family.
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Love's Labors

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  • Cheryl Bear:
    21 Jan. 2021
    “ A powerful look at our ability to be true to ourselves in a world of expectations we're afraid we wouldn't live up to. Well done. ”

Character Information

  • Charlie
    40s-50s,
    White
    ,
    Male
    Carpenter
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Jack
    40s-50s,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Doctor
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Bertie
    30s-60s,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Charlie's best friend.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Sarah
    40s-50s,
    White
    ,
    Female
    Charlie's wife.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Daniel
    20s-30s,
    White
    ,
    Male
    Charlie's son.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    American Stage, St Petersburg
    ,
    2012
  • Reading
    ,
    Alliance of Resident Theatres, Manhattan - hosted by Brooklyn's Reverie Productions
    ,
    2012